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Jun 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Union City City Council Special Called Meeting
The council conducted a special session focused on fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations and tax regulations. Key actions included the second and final reading and approval of ordinances regarding the distribution of hotel/motel tax receipts to the Obion County Industrial Development Corporation, Obion County Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Union City, Inc. Additionally, the council approved the appropriations ordinance establishing the city budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as an ordinance setting the property tax levy for the corporate limits of Union City.
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The meeting involved public hearings regarding fiscal year 2026-2027 budget appropriations, hotel/motel tax receipts, and property tax levies. Key legislative actions included approving ordinances related to these appropriations and tax levies, establishing a schedule of municipal fees, and revising the personnel merit system and salary schedule. Additionally, an appointment to the Obion County Public Library Board was confirmed, and various city bills were approved for payment. A representative from the Small Business Administration provided information on disaster recovery loan programs for local businesses, and officials discussed municipal property concerns and upcoming holiday fireworks arrangements.
Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Union City City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council meeting covered various legislative and operational items. The council approved the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the municipal building code. Authorization was granted for the Public Works department to solicit bids for rock and rip rap, street paving, and tree services. The council approved five-year leases for a street sweeper and two knuckle boom trucks through Sourcewell, as well as repairs for the exhaust system capture at Fire Stations #1 and #2. Permission was granted to apply for an American Firefighters Grant for a brush truck and EMT training. Additionally, the council approved payments for various vendors and accepted a bid from Crown Roofing for trim work on the police building.
May 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Union City City Council Meeting Minutes
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the building code and awarded several bids for Fire Department equipment, including gear lockers, supply hoses, attack hoses, nozzles, and an SCBA fit tester. They also granted permission to apply for an Animal Friendly Spay/Neuter Grant for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, the council approved a list of bills for payment, discussed the status of city-wide clean-up efforts, and addressed inquiries regarding the Civic Auditorium steps.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
